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THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION

THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION

Walnut, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4084694
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION

Walnut, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-4084694
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The John & Dorothy Shea Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding in California, Arizona, and North Carolina. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$292K

2018
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$180.7K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
D
Dorothy B Shea
Board Member
R
Ronald L Lakey
Board Member
J
John F Shea Jr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION give?
THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $181 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2018, THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $292 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ROMAN ARCHBISHOP OF LOS ANGELES A CORPORATION SOLE, ST GREGORY ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH PHOENIX, and ORANGE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION?
THE JOHN & DOROTHY SHEA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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